StartPage.DBZ

It allows to get into the affected computer.
It displays pop-up messages when it runs, distracting users and affecting productivity.
It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user.
It spreads
, across the Internet.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

April 26, 2009

Detection updated on:

April 26, 2009

Statistics

No

Proactive protection:

Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

StartPage.DBZ is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

It affects productivity, preventing tasks from being carried out:

In the affected computer:
it displays pop-up windows.

It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user:

It uses techniques included in its code to hide itself while it is active.

StartPage.DBZ uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.

Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.

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